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 / September 3, 2010, 3:41 pm

Time Warner Cable, Disney reach program deal

including the new Disney Junior basic cable channel and ESPN Networks, via the Web for Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks customers. It also features more video-on-demand on cable, including ABC On Demand ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-09-02T23:24:33Z)

Burr Oak man kills 34-inch gator while picking corn

Burr Oak -- A man simply wanted to gather some sweet corn for the family freezer. He didn't expect to have to deal with a 34-inch alligator rushing at him. Jeff Adamski of St. Joseph County was in a corn ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-09-03T18:15:33Z)

Ilya Kovalchuk Contract Saga Finally Over As NHL Approves 15-Year Deal

... Ilya Kovalchuk 's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils. Five weeks after rejecting ... 100 million deal on Friday after reaching an agreement with the NHL Players Association on an amendment covering long ... (Source: NESN.com 2010-09-03T22:26:06Z)

After Bad Debate Performace, Jan Brewer Gives Up Debating Forever

(Sept. 3) -- One and done? Jan Brewer , Arizona's Republican Governor, announced on Thursday that she will not participate in any future debates with her Democratic rival, Terry Goddard, following what many consider ... (Source: AOL News 2010-09-03T19:05:40Z)

Cowboys trade receiver Patrick Crayton to San Diego

... Cowboys and San Diego have agreed to a deal regarding wide receiver Patrick Crayton , according to ... keep Crayton as the No. 4 or 5 wide receiver behind Miles Austin, Roy Williams and Dez Bryant, as well as ... (Source: Denton Record-Chronicle 2010-09-03T20:24:24Z)

Goldcorp Bids $3.5 Billion for Andean, Trumps Rival

Goldcorp and Eldorado are fighting over Andean's Cerro Negro project in Argentina, which may produce 285,000 ounces of gold a year from as early as 2012. "A competitive process like this is symptomatic of the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-09-03T21:14:31Z)

Powerful 7.4 quake hits New Zealand's South Island

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday. No tsunami ... displays," Police inspector Mike Coleman told New Zealand's National Radio. "It's very unsafe to be out and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-03T19:48:37Z)

Goldcorp to buy Andean Resources for US$3.42B

The acquisition would give Goldcorp, the world's second-largest gold producer by market capitalization, access to Andean's Cerro Negro gold project in Argentina, which is said to have a significant amount of gold and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-03T20:02:56Z)

For Cowboys, it's about age, not money

... wondering why the Cowboys would dump a Patrick Crayton when he can still play and be a help and at the very least be an insurance policy if something happened to the top three wide outs - Miles Austin, Roy ... (Source: Cowboysblog.dallasnews.com 2010-09-03T22:11:47Z)

Time Warner Strikes Long-Term Carriage Deal with Disney/ABC, ESPN

BURBANK: Time Warner Cable and Disney/ABC Television Group have reached an agreement that will keep such channels as ABC, ESPN and Disney on the cable platform. Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks will also ... (Source: World Screen News 2010-09-03T14:26:29Z)

Medical journal editors question sale of diet pill; study shows it raises heart ...

... journal call Meridia "another flawed diet pill ... the appetite suppressant should not be used by those with a history of heart trouble. In Thursday's issue, the editors of the New England Journal of Medicine ... (Source: Allentown Morning Call 2010-09-01T23:11:25Z)

Weaker Earl Causes Havoc for Labor Day Travelers

AP) Hurricane Earl is causing problems ... Continental Airlines has canceled at least 60 flights, and some other regional carriers had also canceled flights. American, Delta, US Airways and United reported few or no ... (Source: CBS News 2010-09-03T22:04:37Z)

Goldcorp Buys Andean In $3.4 Billion Gold Deal

Goldcorp's interest in Andean stems from the company's wholly owned Cerro Negro gold project, which is an advanced stage project in the Santa Cruz province of Argentina. The project has reported indicated resources ... (Source: StreetInsider.com 2010-09-03T12:10:29Z)

Burger King sets sights overseas after $3.26B sale to 3G Capital

Burger King has more than 12,100 locations around the world and perennially lags its far larger competitor McDonald's Corp. It struggled to keep up with its rival during the economy's roller coaster of the past two ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-03T01:19:05Z)

Arizona governor Stumbles During Debate (Video)

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer's recent debate is being examined for all the wrong reasons. Recently Jan Brewer had a debate with Democratic Attorney General Terry Goddard. What happened during her opening statement is ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-03T21:14:31Z)

NHL extends deadline on Ilya Kovalchuk deal

NEW YORK — The NHL has extended its deadline to Friday for approving Ilya Kovalchuk's $100 million, 15-year contract with the New Jersey Devils. The league and the NHL Players' Association announced the ... (Source: Asbury Park Press 2010-09-01T22:49:56Z)

Earl still causing havoc for holiday travel

com) - Hurricane Earl is causing problems ... Continental Airlines has canceled at least 60 flights, and some other regional carriers had also canceled flights. American, Delta, US Airways and United reported few or ... (Source: My Fox Boston 2010-09-03T20:45:53Z)

Burger King to Be Bought by 3G Capital Group in Deal Valued at $4 Billion

Burger King, which trails only McDonald's Corp. in the U.S., has seen a slower recovery than its larger rival as its clientele suffered more from the recession, said Tom Forte , an analyst at New York-based Telsey ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-09-02T13:37:34Z)

Sale of Diet Pill Meridia Is Criticized by Journal

... medical journal call Meridia "another flawed diet pill ... appetite suppressant should not be used by those with a history of heart trouble. In today's issue, the editors of the New England Journal of Medicine ... (Source: The Ledger 2010-09-02T03:14:48Z)

Powerful 7.0 earthquake hits New Zealand's South Island

New Zealand — A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday. No ... Christchurch according to the state geological agency GNS Science, shook a wide area with some ... (Source: Deseret News 2010-09-03T20:02:56Z)

Editors question sale of diet pill

... journal call Meridia "another flawed diet pill ... the appetite suppressant should not be used by those with a history of heart trouble. In today's issue, the editors of the New England Journal of Medicine ... (Source: LJWORLD 2010-09-02T07:11:01Z)

Cowboys blog: Patrick Crayton traded to San Diego

... Cowboys and San Diego have agreed to a deal regarding wide receiver Patrick Crayton , according to ... keep Crayton as the No. 4 or 5 wide receiver behind Miles Austin, Roy Williams and Dez Bryant, as well as ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-09-03T20:17:15Z)

Man finds alligator in corn field

BURR OAK, Mich. (AP) — A Burr Oak man simply wanted to gather some sweet corn for the family freezer. He didn't expect to have to deal with an alligator rushing at him. Jeff Adamski was in a corn field ... (Source: Mining Journal 2010-09-03T14:26:29Z)

Disney, Time Warner Cable Strike New Deal - Update

which was developed by Disney with Time Warner Cable, will be available only to Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks sports tier subscribers from September 4. The super-highlight channel will take fans around ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-03T05:22:28Z)

Michigan man finds alligator in cornfield

A Burr Oak man simply wanted to gather some sweet corn for the family freezer. He didn't expect to have to deal with an alligator rushing at him. Jeff Adamski was in a cornfield on a recent evening when ... (Source: Asheville Citizen-Times 2010-09-03T13:43:32Z)

Weakening Hurricane Earl still disrupting air, rail travel as long holiday ...

AP) — Hurricane Earl is causing problems ... Continental Airlines has canceled at least 60 flights, and some other regional carriers had also canceled flights. American, Delta, US Airways and United reported few or ... (Source: Allentown Morning Call 2010-09-03T20:10:05Z)

Source: Ilya Kovalchuk deal to gain OK

The New Jersey Devils ' revised 15-year, $100 million offer to star forward Ilya Kovalchuk will be approved by the league as part of a larger agreement between the NHL and the NHL Players' Association, a ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-09-03T19:05:40Z)

Powerful 7.4 quake hits New Zealand's South Island (updated with video)

New Zealand (AP) — A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday and ... Christchurch according to the state geological agency GNS Science, shook a wide area, (Source: Reno Gazette 2010-09-03T21:50:18Z)

3G Capital Buyout: "Good Thing" for Burger King

analysts seem to think the $4 billion sale is a good deal for Burger King. BK, America's second-biggest burger chain after McDonald's, has been down this road before, having gone public in 2006, which is why some ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-09-02T16:07:53Z)

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Showcases Empty Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric in ...

After sparring with Democratic candidate Terry Goddard over the state's budget, sales tax, immigration, and the boycotts, Governor Brewer dodged Goddard's call for her to recant her claim that "Arizona ... (Source: DAILY KOS 2010-09-03T18:37:02Z)

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