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 21, 2010, 6:40 pm

Scammers Target Justin Bieber Fans on Facebook

Boston, MA - infoZine - IT security and data protection firm Sophos is warning Facebook users about the latest viral scam spreading on Facebook. The scam claims to offer free tickets to a Justin Bieber concert with ... (Source: Kansas City infoZine 2010-08-20T16:51:56Z)

'Lost' fans can find the memorabilia

It's a Lost fan's wonderland: the Swan station hatch door here, Locke's knife set there, pieces of memorabilia everywhere. Dozens of items fill the office of Profiles in History, which will auction off ... (Source: Lansing State Journal 2010-08-19T17:00:17Z)

Petraeus Casts Doubt On Afghan Pullout Deadline

General David Petraeus, the commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, has cast doubt on U.S. President Barack Obama's July 2011 deadline to start withdrawing troops from the country, saying it depends on ... (Source: Global Security 2010-08-16T18:51:13Z)

Bottom Line Sales Event Brings Great Deals Like $149/Month Leases To New York Area

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 21, 2010 – New York, NY – Nissan proudly announces the beginning of the Bottom Line Sales Event, happening at local Nissan dealerships across the country. New York area Nissan ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-21T14:27:35Z)

Family, U.S. offer differing versions of deadly Afghan raid

KABUL, Afghanistan — When Ismail Nemati set out from Kabul last week to join his family in nearby Wardak province for the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, friends said, his biggest fear was ... (Source: Idaho Statesman 2010-08-21T23:02:59Z)

J.D. Salinger's toilet up for sale at $1 million on eBay

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. - A North Carolina collectibles dealer is hawking a toilet ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday he bought the standard white porcelain ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-08-21T07:25:15Z)

Pemex to Offer First Gulf of Mexico Drilling Contracts After BP Oil Spill

Petroleos Mexicanos, Latin America's largest oil producer, expects to hire foreign oil companies for the first time to explore and produce in the Gulf of Mexico as it seeks to arrest a five-year decline in ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-20T10:54:02Z)

BlackBerry App World Leaves Beta

The latest version of RIM's BlackBerry App World has left beta, enabling developers to offer BlackBerry applications for $0.99 and $1.99—just like iTunes and Android market—as well as enabling customers ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-20T18:25:00Z)

Bottom Line Sales Event Brings Great Deals Like $149/Month Leases To Nashville Area

Nashville, TN (Vocus) August 21, 2010 -- Nissan proudly announces the beginning of the Bottom Line Sales Event, happening at local Nissan dealerships across the country. Nashville area Nissan dealerships are offering ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-21T07:03:47Z)

BlackBerry App World 2.0 is out of beta

RIM announced on Thursday that BlackBerry App World is now no longer in beta and is available for all BlackBerry owners. A few things to note: Developers will be able to offer apps for $0.99 and $1.99, and it ... (Source: CNet 2010-08-19T22:08:06Z)

One scary sale

Published August 21 2010 One scary sale Moving sale planned at 'Amityville' house The owner of the New York house made famous in the 1979 film "The Amityville Horror" is holding a moving sale. The five-bedroom ... (Source: Grand Forks Herald 2010-08-21T14:49:04Z)

Moving sale planned at 'Amityville Horror' house

AMITYVILLE, N.Y. – The owner of the New York house made famous in the 1979 film "The Amityville Horror" is holding a moving sale. The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial on Long Island has been on the market since May for ... (Source: Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 2010-08-21T18:52:27Z)

Justin Bieber giving away free concert tickets? Facebook scam spreads virally

A Facebook scam claiming to offer free tickets to a Justin Bieber concert is in fact signing up teenagers to an expensive premium rate mobile phone service. Messages intercepted by Sophos are appearing on ... (Source: Sophos 2010-08-19T12:21:07Z)

PotashCorp (POT) Rejects BHP's $130/Share Takeover Offer

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (NYSE: POT ) received and unanimously rejected an unsolicited proposal from BHP Billiton Limited (NYSE: BHP ) to enter into a transaction under which BHP Billiton would acquire ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-08-17T10:43:16Z)

J.D. Salinger's toilet for sale on e-Bay: price US$ 1 million

Memorabilia from J.D Salinger are so rare that Rick Kohl of webuytreasure.com is asking US$ 1 million for the reclusive author's toilet. It's almost as if "The Catcher in the Rye" author [...] saw this moment ... (Source: Ethiopian Review 2010-08-19T00:18:08Z)

'Lost' items up for auction

It's a Lost fan's wonderland: the Swan station hatch door here, Locke's knife set there, pieces of memorabilia everywhere. Dozens of items fill the office of Profiles in History, which will auction off ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-18T15:49:53Z)

Don't take action on BHP Billiton offer, PotashCorp urges shareholders

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. is asking its shareholders not to act on BHP Billiton's offer for the company until the board has had a chance to review it. "Potash Corp.'s board will make a recommendation ... (Source: Regina Leader-Post 2010-08-20T22:49:51Z)

Afghan insurgent leader captured; US troop killed

A deputy commander for an al-Qaida linked insurgent group was apprehended in an overnight operation in eastern Afghanistan that claimed the life of a woman, NATO said Friday. 12 Afghan civilians, 1 NATO ... (Source: Tacoma News Tribune 2010-08-20T07:04:58Z)

BlackBerry App World 2.0 Out of Beta and Publicly Available

The latest version of App World is out of beta and available for everyone. Along with a host of new features, App World will also let developers offer applications for US$0.99 and US$1.99! This is amazing news ... (Source: BLACKBERRYCOOL 2010-08-19T21:46:37Z)

Pemex looks abroad for Gulf expertise

Pemex expects to hire foreign oil companies for the first time to explore and produce in the Gulf of Mexico as it seeks to arrest a five-year decline in output. The Mexico City-based company plans to offer four ... (Source: Upstream Online 2010-08-20T18:25:00Z)

Stamford Nissan Dealer Holding Sales Event to Clear 2010 Inventory

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 13, 2010 – Stamford Nissan dealer, Nissan Darien, needs to clear out its selection of 2010 Nissans to make room for the 2011 models, which will be arriving soon. The resulting sale on 2010 ... (Source: PRLog (free press release) 2010-08-13T15:48:40Z)

Memorabilia dealer selling J.D. Salinger's toilet

A North Carolina collectibles dealer is hawking a toilet ripped from reclusive author J.D. Salinger's former home. Rick Kohl of The Vault said Friday he bought the standard white porcelain fixture from a New ... (Source: Corpus Christi Caller 2010-08-21T17:40:52Z)

Pak people divided over acceptance of India's aid

Islamabad: Pakistan government might have accepted the Indian offer for flood aid, but the people of Pakistan appeared sharply divided over the issue, with the critics saying that the acceptance came on a US ... (Source: NDTV 2010-08-21T12:25:54Z)

Pakistan Accepts India's $5 Million Aid Offer

Islamabad, Pakistan (AHN) - In a dramatic turn, Pakistan on Thursday accepted India's $5 million aid offer for flood-affected victims. Appreciating the gesture, Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi expressed ... (Source: All Headline News 2010-08-20T09:49:36Z)

Pemex to Offer 1st Gulf Contracts After BP Oil Spill

(Updates to add comment from Pemex executive in seventh paragraph, revised August output in last paragraph.) Aug. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Petroleos Mexicanos, Latin America's largest oil producer, expects to hire ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-20T16:01:50Z)

Scammers target Justin Bieber fans on Facebook with lure of free tickets, warns ...

IT security and data protection firm Sophos is warning Facebook users about the latest viral scam spreading on Facebook. The scam claims to offer free tickets to a Justin Bieber concert with updates appearing on Facebook ... (Source: Sophos 2010-08-19T16:31:39Z)

India awaits response on aid offer to Pakistan

New Delhi - The Indian prime minister telephoned his Pakistani counterpart Thursday to express his sorrow about the devastating floods in Pakistan, as New Delhi awaited a response to an earlier offer of assistance ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-19T11:23:51Z)

DJ PotashCorp To Review Documents Regarding Cash Offer Commenced By BHP

LONDON, Aug 20, 2010 (Dow Jones Commodities News via Comtex) -- Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (POT), said Friday that it will review the formal offering documents in connection with the unsolicited $130 per share ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-20T13:31:31Z)

Hundreds Of 'Lost' Items Up For Sale

KITV.com More than a 1,000 items from the "Lost" series are up for sale during an auction this weekend. The Dharma Initiative's blue van is a big highlight. Locke's wheelchair starts at $400. Hurley's lottery ticket is ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-22T00:43:12Z)

Moving sale planned at NY's 'Amityville Horror' house _ ghosts not included

AMITYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — The owner of the New York house made famous in the 1979 film "The Amityville Horror" is holding a moving sale. The five-bedroom Dutch Colonial on Long Island has been on the market since May for ... (Source: Cleveland News - Fox 8 2010-08-21T15:10:32Z)

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