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Deals of the Hour / August 31, 2010, 9:41 pm

Samsung Galaxy S Android Phones Available for a Penny: Smartphones Are the New Normal

Here'a very impressive Android smartphone sales statistic from Fortune. Samsung: 1 million Galaxy S smartphones in 45 days in the US These 1 million phones are the combined sales of Samsung's phone on the AT&T and T ... (Source: Mediabistro.com 2010-08-31T07:49:11Z)

N.C. coast under hurricane watch for Earl

North Carolina officials late Tuesday announced the first evacuation would be Ocracoke Island beginning at 5 a.m. Wednesday. Tourists would be ordered to leave the barrier island accessible only by ferries ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-09-01T04:13:15Z)

Oil prices drop as economy still looks shaky

The economic news was a little better on Tuesday but not enough to keep oil prices from dropping again. Benchmark crude for October delivery lost $1.12 at $73.58 a barrel in midday trading on the New York Mercantile ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-31T19:23:32Z)

Oil creeps above $72 after big fall on weak demand

Oil prices rose slightly to above $72 a barrel Wednesday in Asia after a steep drop the previous day amid evidence that U.S. crude supplies remain high and demand weak. Benchmark crude for October delivery was up 34 ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-01T04:06:05Z)

Samsung Vibrant Android Phone sells for only 1 Cent on Amazon

Yesterday T-Mobile offered the Samsung Vibrant Android Phone for $99.99, which was considered to be a great deal. Now Amazon is offering the Samsug Vibrant for only $0.01 . You basically get the Vibrant for free if you ... (Source: I4U 2010-08-19T12:13:57Z)

Get Your Vibrant for $0.01 from Amazon!

We are going to let the above image do most of the talking, but long story short, if you are looking to open a new account with T-Mobile, this is the deal for you. Right now at amazon.com, you can sign up ... (Source: AndroidGuys 2010-08-19T19:37:46Z)

3M to buy Cogent for about $933 million

NEW YORK (AP) — Technology company 3M Co. said it has agreed to acquire Cogent Inc. in a deal worth about $933 million. Cogent, based in Pasadena, Calif., develops automated systems that read finger and palm ... (Source: Columbia Daily Tribune 2010-08-30T23:42:25Z)

Car buyers won't see deals like 'Clunkers' for a long time as leaner automakers guard ...

Last update: August 31, 2010 - 1:50 PM Deseret News in UT cutting newsroom by nearly half FDA looks to curb abuse of cough medicine Commerce Department finds that China unfairly subsidized $514M in aluminum ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-31T18:54:54Z)

Riptides limit shore swimmers

OCEAN CITY — So much for a perfect finale to the summer vacation season. On beaches along the Jersey shore, rip currents and strong swells associated with Hurricane Danielle meant another day of swimming ... (Source: Courier-Post 2010-08-31T07:06:14Z)

Intel Acquires Infineon's Wireless Unit

Intel Corp. is buying German chipmaker Infineon Technologies' Wireless Solutions Business (WLS) for $1.4 billion, in a deal that marks Intel's second major acquisition in the past two weeks. The move is ... (Source: Redorbit.com 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

White Sox nearing deal with Dodgers for Manny Ramirez

The White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers may be closing in on a deal to send Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez to the South Side in exchange for minor league prospects. The deal appeared to be close Wednesday when ... (Source: Chicago Sun-Times 2010-08-25T20:49:24Z)

Hurricane Earl, a Category 4 storm, approaches the United States coast

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Hurricane Earl, now a powerful Category 4 storm, barreled toward the U.S. coast early Tuesday after battering tiny islands across the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and winds ... (Source: Atlantic City Press 2010-08-31T11:59:43Z)

Manny Ramirez Leaves Dodgers For White Sox On Waiver Deal

Manny Ramirez's often turbulent relationship with the Los Angeles Dodgers finally ended Monday when he was shipped to the Chicago White Sox in a waiver deal. The 12-time All-Star has been replaced on the ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-08-30T19:46:12Z)

Hurricane Danielle, other storms stirring up dangerous surf at Shore

Hurricane Danielle is swirling far out over the Atlantic Ocean, but the Category 2 storm still is expected to bring dangerous rip currents to the Jersey Shore. "We are only allowing people into the water up to ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-08-29T08:27:21Z)

3M to Buy Cogent Systems for $943 Million

3M said Monday that it had agreed to buy Cogent , a maker of biometric recognition systems, for $10.50 a share in a deal worth $943 million. Cogent makes systems that allow governments and businesses to ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-08-30T20:07:40Z)

Oil hovers below $74 in Asia amid growth uncertainty, hurricane risks in Gulf of Mexico

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Oil prices hovered below $74 a barrel Monday in Asia as uncertainty about the global economy's prospects outweighed possible production disruptions in the Gulf of Mexico due to ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-08-23T08:20:09Z)

Category 4 Hurricane Earl will likely bring rough surf and high rip currents to ...

Hurricane Earl comes on the heels of Hurricane Danielle, which skirted off the coast this weekend, producing rough surf and rip currents, keeping lifeguards busy pulling out distressed swimmers. Kristin Kline ... (Source: Morris County Daily Record 2010-08-31T19:30:42Z)

Hurricane Earl - A slight shift and we could be in trouble

RALEIGH, N.C. - A powerful Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe much of the East Coast just ahead of Labor Day, worrying countless vacationers who planned to spend the traditional last week of summer at the beach. The ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-09-01T04:13:15Z)

3M to Buy Cogent

3M Co., which makes products ranging from Post-Its to respirators, computer arms, and films for LCD TV screens, said Monday it has agreed to acquire Cogent Inc. in a deal worth about $943 million. Cogent ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-08-31T04:00:07Z)

Car deals depleted this year

DETROIT -- For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Think Cash for Clunkers, which paid up to $4,500, or promotions that ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-09-01T03:58:56Z)

What If Hurricane Katrina Hit New Orleans Today?

Five years ago, Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans with a 28-foot (8.5 meter) storm surge and 2 feet (61 centimeters) of rainfall. The water easily breached the city's old levee system in about 50 places and damaged ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-27T14:13:19Z)

Hurricane Earl remains a powerful Category 4 storm

Hurricane Earl , a potent Category 4 storm, continues packing maximum sustained winds of 135 mph, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said at 10 a.m. Hurricane Earl was centered about 205 miles east of ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-08-31T15:34:28Z)

Dodgers, White Sox getting closer to Manny Ramirez deal

Manny Ramirez (notes) could be moving to the Windy City pretty soon. The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder is the subject of talks between the folks in L.A. and executives with the Chicago White Sox and things ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-26T15:04:37Z)

Intel buying German chipmaker Infineon's wireless operations for US$1.4B in cash

(Canadian Press DataFile Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) NEW YORK _ Intel Corp. is buying the wireless communications unit of Germany's Infineon Technologies AG for US$1.4 billion in cash, the second deal in as ... (Source: TMCnet 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

New Orleans archbishop: time to 'bury' Hurricane Katrina

On the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastating run through New Orleans, Archbishop Gregory Aymond has urged the city's resident to commend the storm's victims to God's mercy and move on. "On Saturday ... (Source: Catholic Culture 2010-08-31T19:30:42Z)

Intel to pay $1.4 billion for Infineon wireless unit

SAN JOSE, Calif. — In its second major deal in just over a week, Intel has agreed to buy German-based Infineon Technologies' wireless communications unit for $1.4 billion in cash, a move the Santa Clara ... (Source: Bend Bulletin 2010-08-31T10:55:18Z)

Hurricane Earl prompts FEMA to warn Eastern Seaboard residents to prepare for ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — A powerful Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe much of the East Coast just ahead of Labor Day, worrying countless vacationers who planned to spend the traditional last week of summer at the beach ... (Source: Union-News & Sunday Republican 2010-09-01T04:13:15Z)

The End of End-of-Summer Auto Deals?

Washington DC August 31, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that for years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. However, MSNBC ... (Source: The Auto Chanel 2010-08-31T20:20:48Z)

Hurricane Earl Path and Storm Updated to Category Four Winds and is now Heading ...

(Best Syndication News) - Hurricane Earl has reached a category four level with winds at 135 MPH. The National Hurricane center has tracked the path of Hurricane Earl to be heading toward North Carolina. A ... (Source: Best Syndication 2010-08-31T17:50:29Z)

Share the Moon: Hurricane Katrina Anniversary Report from New Orleans

The sidewalks of New Orleans started off slow today; it could be everyone is getting a last start after the football game last night or it could be the light rain. I attended the Share the Moon event at Le ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-29T14:53:54Z)

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