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 9, 2010, 8:40 pm

2 teens arrested in beating of blind man

MOUNT CLEMENS (AP) — Two teenage brothers have been arrested in the robbery of a 50-year-old legally blind man who was beaten with his own walking cane in Mount Clemens. Macomb County Sheriff Mark Hackel made the ... (Source: Grand Haven Tribune 2010-08-07T05:11:32Z)

AstraZeneca to Pay $198 Million to Settle Seroquel Suits

AstraZeneca PLC said Monday it has reached agreements to pay a modest $198 million to settle a little over half of the U.S. lawsuits that allege its antipsychotic drug Seroquel caused diabetes and other harm ... (Source: Law.com 2010-08-10T02:30:29Z)

Net Neutrality Brawl: FCC Is Not Happy with Google and Verizon

"Any outcome, any deal that doesn't preserve the freedom and openness of the Internet for consumers and entrepreneurs will be unacceptable," FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski told reporters Thursday. His remarks ... (Source: ABC News 2010-08-06T16:18:26Z)

AstraZeneca inks $198M deal to settle US lawsuits alleging antipsychotic drug caused ...

LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca PLC said Monday it has reached agreements to pay a modest $198 million to settle a little over half of the U.S. lawsuits that allege its antipsychotic drug Seroquel caused diabetes ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-08-09T20:32:35Z)

WGAE, FCC Chief Warn About Google-Verizon Deal

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski on Thursday gave a warning on any deal between Google and Verizon that could impact his goal for net neutrality. As reported in TheWrap Wednesday , Google ... (Source: TheWrap 2010-08-05T17:45:31Z)

Verizon-Google deal could influence continued wrangling over net neutrality rules

Google and Verizon are expected to proceed as early as Monday with their announcement on a net neutrality agreement . But given the end of parallel Federal Communications Commission negotiations for a broader private ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-08-09T22:34:16Z)

Foxwoods, Live Nation announce New York City theater deal

Foxwoods Resort Casino has opened on Broadway. The eastern Connecticut casino, run by the Mashantucket Pequot Indians, announced a deal Monday with music company Live Nation that gives Foxwoods the naming rights to the ... (Source: COX.net for San Diego 2010-08-09T21:15:32Z)

VeriSign's Sale of Authentication Services Business to Symantec Closes

VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) announced today the completion of the sale of its Authentication Services business to Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) for approximately $1.28 billion in cash subject to adjustments related to ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-09T14:34:40Z)

Teen brothers to face charges in robbery of blind man

Mount Clemens -- Two teenage brothers arrested Friday in connection with the beating and robbery of a blind man are expected to face charges today and Monday. Macomb County Sheriff Mark Hackel said the pair ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-07T04:57:13Z)

Watch the 2010 Teen Choice Awards Tonight on Fox

The 2010 Teen Choice Awards airs at 8pm ET/PT on Fox. Several of this year's teen icons will be honored at the show, including Katy Perry, Robert Pattionson and Taylor Lautner. The ceremonies took place last ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-09T23:53:01Z)

Suspect Wanted In Teen's Kidnapping

A man is wanted in connection with a teen's kidnapping and attempted sexual assault, deputies said. Montgomery County sheriff's deputies said a 14-year-old girl showed up at the emergency room at Cleveland Hospital on ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-09T23:17:13Z)

Katy Perry Goes Back to School for Teen Choice Awards

Katy Perry relived her school days as the host of the Teen Choice Awards - the pop star went from gawky geek to prom queen as she hit the stage in an array of teen-inspired costumes. The quirky singer was in ... (Source: Teen Music 2010-08-10T01:33:13Z)

Symantec closes purchase of VeriSign unit

Computer security company Symantec Corp. has closed its $1.28 billion acquisition of a unit of VeriSign Inc. that sells security technology to websites, the companies said on Monday. The deal was first announced on May ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-09T20:11:06Z)

Mexico Ex-President Calls for Drug Legalization Amid Violence

Aug. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Former Mexican President Vicente Fox said his country should legalize the production and sale of drugs in order to curb rising cartel-related violence. Legalizing narcotics would curb ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-09T16:57:50Z)

Mexico Ex-President Fox Calls for Drug Legalization as Way to End Violence

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox said his country should legalize the production and sale of drugs in order to curb rising cartel-related violence. Legalizing narcotics would curb financing to organized ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-09T16:57:50Z)

NBA AM: Is It Time To Move Tayshaun Prince?

McGrady and The Pistons?: The Detroit Pistons have been holding some serious talks with free agent Tracy McGrady and could be closing in on a one-year deal worth the NBA minimum worth roughly $1.35 million ... (Source: Hoops World 2010-08-09T12:40:08Z)

VeriSign Closes Sale Of Its Authentication Services Business To Symantec For Approx ...

(RTTNews) - Internet infrastructure services proivder VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN: News ) said it completed the sale of its Authentication Services business to Symantec Corp. (SYMC: News ) for approximately $1.28 billion in ... (Source: RTT News 2010-08-09T15:10:27Z)

Boy, 14, suspected of starting LA-area wildfire

(AP) SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - A 14-year-old boy who allegedly told deputies he dropped a lighter as he was trying to smoke pot in a field Sunday sparked a 40-acre blaze that briefly threatened some 50 homes and ... (Source: KOB.com 2010-08-09T16:22:02Z)

Townhall News AstraZeneca to pay $198M to settle Seroquel suits

AstraZeneca PLC said Monday it has reached agreements to pay a modest $198 million to settle a little over half of the U.S. lawsuits that allege its antipsychotic drug Seroquel caused diabetes and other harm ... (Source: Town Hall 2010-08-09T20:32:35Z)

2 teens arrested in beating of blind Michigan man

Two teenage brothers have been arrested in the robbery of a 50-year-old legally blind man who was beaten with his own walking cane in Mount Clemens. Macomb County Sheriff Mark Hackel made the announcement on Friday ... (Source: WNDU 2010-08-07T12:28:11Z)

Pistons still interested in Tracy McGrady, but no offer yet

The Pistons' interest in free-agent swingman Tracy McGrady is real, but he hasn't been offered a contract. If the Pistons are to offer McGrady a deal, it would be the veterans' minimum ($1.2 million ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-08-09T20:54:03Z)

Foxwoods inks naming rights deal for Broadway theater

T he Hilton Theatre on Broadway's historic 42nd Street in New York's Times Square has been renamed the Foxwoods Theatre. Foxwoods Resort Casino and Live Nation have reached a multi-year agreement that gives Foxwoods ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-08-09T20:11:06Z)

Mexico Ex-President Fox Calls for Drug Legalization

(Adds comments from Fox interview in fifth paragraph.) Aug. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Former Mexican President Vicente Fox said his country should legalize the production and sale of drugs in order to curb rising ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-08-09T17:47:56Z)

Suspect arrested in Splendora teen's kidnapping, sex assault

Terry Dale Carnes, 432, wanted in connection with the abduction of a 14-year-old Splendora girl, has been arrested, according to Montgomery County Sheriff Tommy Gage's office. Carnes surrendered to deputies ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-08-10T02:23:20Z)

Pistons continue talks with Tracy McGrady

The Pistons are still deciding whether Tracy McGrady would be a good fit. The team talked to McGrady's representatives on the phone today to continue the process of gauging whether both sides think Motown ... (Source: Detroit Free Press 2010-08-10T02:44:48Z)

Suspected Teen Kidnapper Turns Himself In

NEW CANEY, Texas - A man accused of kidnapping a Montgomery County teen and attempting to sexually assault her has surrendered to authorities. Terry Dale Carnes, 44, is being transported to a jail in Conroe on ... (Source: MyFox Houston 2010-08-10T00:28:48Z)

'The Twilight Saga,' 'The Vampire Diaries' sink fangs into Teen Choice Awards

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (AP) — Maybe they should switch the name to the Vampire Choice Awards? Bloodsuckers struck another vein at the Teen Choice Awards with "The Twilight Saga" ruling Sunday's ceremony with ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-10T01:33:13Z)

Nation in brief: Wildfire blamed on boys with pot

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. – A 14-year-old boy was booked on arson charges Sunday after deputies said he confessed to accidentally starting a 40-acre wildfire north of Los Angeles as he was trying to smoke ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-08-09T16:43:31Z)

Teen arrested in California wildfire

The boy from Saugus, one of four people detained in connection with the blaze, was booked on suspicion of arson, Los Angeles County sheriff's Capt. Mike Parker said. Another 14-year-old boy had joined the ... (Source: Argus Leader 2010-08-09T04:33:22Z)

Live Nation and Foxwoods Resort Casino sign theater naming rights deal

PRESS RELEASE: "Live Nation and Foxwoods Resort Casino Announce Naming Agreement for New York's Broadway Theatre - 'Foxwoods Theatre'" NEW YORK, NY (BUSINESS WIRE) August 9, 2010 - Foxwoods Resort Casino ... (Source: Ticket News 2010-08-09T14:27:30Z)

Blog Archive