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 22, 2010, 6:40 pm

Reagan's 1st Term A Measuring Stick For Obama's

WASHINGTON | Throughout this long year, President Barack Obama's advisers have sometimes looked to Ronald Reagan for comparison and inspiration. If the Gipper could survive a deep recession, low approval ratings and an ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-22T23:16:07Z)

Watch San Francisco vs Minnesota live NFL week-2 live football stream 2010 online ...

Watch and enjoy this most exciting The National Football League 2010 pre-season NFL football match between San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings live streaming . Live Football. online on your PC. Live ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-22T23:59:04Z)

There's money to be made in sin

BOSTON | So much for virtue. Sin is in. That's according to a mutual fund manager who's finding plenty of investment opportunities in companies profiting from vices like smoking, drinking and gambling. Jeff ... (Source: Washington Times 2010-08-23T00:34:51Z)

Sherrod plans meeting with Ag Secretary Tuesday

EPES, Ala. — Former USDA official Shirley Sherrod says she plans to meet with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack next week to discuss a new job offer. Sherrod was forced to resign last month after a conservative blogger ... (Source: Valdosta Daily Times 2010-08-22T13:00:30Z)

Pakistanis Race to Stave off Flood; 6M Homeless

The world has given or pledged more than $800 million to help Pakistan cope with massive floods, the foreign minister said Sunday, as workers in the south used sandbags and stones to strengthen river levees in areas ... (Source: WCTV 2010-08-22T13:57:46Z)

Reagan's first term is Obama's barometer

WASHINGTON — Throughout this long year, President Barack Obama's advisers have sometimes looked to Ronald Reagan for comparison and inspiration. If the Gipper could survive a deep recession, low approval ratings and ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-22T10:58:49Z)

UA's Forced Turnovers Turn Heads

FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas' offense turned in some eye-opening numbers during the team's scrimmage at Razorback Stadium on Thursday night. But lost in conversation about Ryan Mallett's impressive statistics (484 yards and ... (Source: Southwest Times Record 2010-08-22T05:58:10Z)

Wages of sin pay off for mutual fund manager

BOSTON -- So much for virtue. Sin is in. That's according to a mutual fund manager who's finding plenty of investment opportunities in companies profiting from vices like smoking, drinking and gambling. Jeff Middleswart ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-08-22T03:49:19Z)

Game lets you sing along with Disney -- if you can

It's time to get serious. For the past few games reviewed in this column I've been putting the hurt on my opponents with my sick fighting skillz, or just by blowing them up. This week, however, it's time to ... (Source: The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com (blog) 2010-08-22T09:32:55Z)

Virginia Tech extends Beamer's deal through 2016

BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Virginia Tech has extended the contract of football coach Frank Beamer through the 2016 season. Beamer's current deals was set to expire at the end of 2012. The extension was announced by the school ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-08-22T03:06:22Z)

Bills place rookies WR Easley and LB Batten on IR

PITTSFORD, N.Y. The Buffalo Bills have placed two rookie draft picks, receiver Marcus Easley and linebacker Danny Batten, on the season-ending injured reserve list. In announcing the news after practice Sunday ... (Source: CharlotteObserver.com 2010-08-23T01:39:17Z)

Va. tech extends beamer's deal

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech extended the contract of longtime coach Frank Beamer through the 2016 season. Beamer's current deal was set to expire at the end of 2012. The extension was announced by the ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-22T06:55:26Z)

Shirley Sherrod to meet with ag secretary Tuesday

Former USDA official Shirley Sherrod says she is meeting with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday to discuss a new job offer. Sherrod was forced to resign last month after a conservative blogger posted excerpts ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-21T23:10:09Z)

Arkansas Ranked 17th In AP Preseason Poll

The University of Arkansas football team has been ranked 17th in The Associated Press preseason poll, it was announced Saturday. The ranking is the highest preseason ranking for the Razorbacks since 1990, when UA began ... (Source: Today's THV 2010-08-22T00:21:44Z)

PS3 Hacked via USB Dongle

dlove67 writes "PSX-scene.com reports that the first PS3 modchip has been tested and confirmed working. Working off of a USB dongle, It appears to be relatively user friendly and claims to not void your warranty, and ... (Source: Ethiopian Review 2010-08-19T14:51:26Z)

Reagan's first term might offer glimpse of what's ahead for Obama

WASHINGTON — Throughout this long year, President Obama's advisers have sometimes looked to Ronald Reagan for comparison and inspiration. If the Gipper could survive a deep recession, low approval ratings and an ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-08-22T03:56:29Z)

Ex-USDA official Shirley Sherrod says she plans to meet with Ag Secretary Vilsack on ...

EPES, Ala. - Former USDA official Shirley Sherrod says she is meeting with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday to discuss a new job offer. Sherrod was forced to resign last month after a conservative ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-21T20:39:49Z)

PS3 Cracked OZ Distributor To Offer Dongle

The Sony PS3 has been cracked by a group of hackers who are set to release software that allow pirated games to be played on the Sony entertainment console The Sony PS3 has been cracked by a group of hackers who are set ... (Source: ChannelNews 2010-08-22T22:04:32Z)

San Francisco 49ers Vs. Minnesota Vikings: Five Niners To Watch Tonight

Tonight's matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings highlights the return of quarterback Brett Favre to the football field for his (supposedly) final season in the NFL. Even though I am not a huge ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-22T21:14:26Z)

Smoking and drinking offer stock choices

That's according to a mutual fund manager who's finding plenty of investment opportunities in companies profiting from vices such as smoking, drinking and gambling. Jeff Middleswart's aptly named Vice Fund is beating the ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2010-08-22T10:23:01Z)

Official: Aid for Pakistan floods over $800M

The world has given or pledged more than $800 million to help Pakistan cope with massive floods, the foreign minister said Sunday, as a surging river in the south led authorities to urge thousands more people ... (Source: Anderson Independent-Mail 2010-08-22T23:08:58Z)

Townhall News Dana to press KNOC to raise takeover offer: report

SEOUL (Reuters) - British oil explorer Dana Petroleum <DNX.L> will press Korea National Oil Corp to drop its 1.87 billion pound ($2.9 billion) hostile takeover bid and raise the offer in return for board ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-23T01:32:07Z)

Hokies extend Beamer's deal through 2016

Virginia Tech has extended the contract of football Coach Frank Beamer through the 2016 season. Beamer's current deal was set to expire at the end of 2012. The extension was announced by the school Saturday ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-22T05:58:10Z)

Notes: Arkansas Ranked 17th, Wade Deals With "Eligibility"

Arkansas will open the season with its highest ranking in the Associated Press preseason Top 25 in 20 years. But it's safe to say the Razorbacks are hoping for a much better outcome. Arkansas was ranked No ... (Source: Arkansas News Bureau 2010-08-22T12:53:21Z)

Favre done after series for Vikings at 49ers

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010. (08-22) 17:42 PDT San Francisco (AP ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-08-23T00:42:01Z)

Pakistan accepts India's aid offer

New Delhi - Pakistan has accepted India's offer of aid for flood victims, a week after receiving it from its traditional rival, news reports said Friday. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi made the ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-08-20T10:54:02Z)

Blog Archive