Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / October 27, 2010, 11:41 am

Source: Anti-hunger group to sponsor Jeff Gordon car

C HARLOTTE, N.C. — Four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon will be sponsored next season by an anti-hunger campaign coordinated through the AARP Foundation. The multiyear deal will be announced Wednesday by Hendrick Motorsports. A person familiar with ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-25T19:29:53Z)

James Bond's Aston Martin for sale

LONDON - For the discerning driver, it's got an ejector seat, machine guns, and a world-class pedigree. Problem is, it's going to cost a truckload of dough. One of the world's most famous James Bond cars - the specially equipped Aston Martin first driven ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-10-27T14:48:21Z)

Prudential Center to host next year's NBA draft, Avery Johnson likes radio better than print

Before tonight's season opener against the Pistons, league commissioner David Stern, Newark Mayor Cory Booker and arena owner Jeff Vanderbeek will announce that the Prudential Center will host next year's All-Star game. Good for the Newark. As we all know ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-10-27T17:18:40Z)

Whirlpool 3rd-quarter earnings slip on antitrust plea deals; raises 2010 earnings outlook

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Whirlpool Corp. 's third-quarter net income dropped 9 percent, stung by a subsidiary's antitrust plea agreements. The world's biggest appliance maker also raised its full-year adjusted earnings outlook again. Earnings fell to ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-27T16:50:02Z)

New Western Digital Media Player Offers Blockbuster On Demand

Western Digital Inc. Oct. 26 unveiled an updated media player that for the first time grants users access to transactional video-on-demand movies from Blockbuster. The WD TV Live Hub media center, which is available exclusively from Best Buy for $199.99 ... (Source: Home Media Magazine 2010-10-26T13:52:16Z)

WD TV Live Hub on Sale exclusively at Best Buy

Western Digital unvieled the new WD TV Live media center with 1TB storage. The WD TV Live Hub media center brings new experiences to the WD TV family, including instantly renting or purchasing the newest releases through the Blockbuster On Demand® service ... (Source: I4U 2010-10-27T05:51:29Z)

AutoTrader.com plans to acquire Kelley Blue Book

Automobile classified advertising site AutoTrader.com plans to acquire one of the most venerable names in car shopping — Kelley Blue Book . The pending deal, announced Tuesday, would give Atlanta-based AutoTrader two of the leading advertiser-supported ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-27T13:51:05Z)

Do be careful with it, James: 007 Aston Martin on sale

LONDON (AFP) – James Bond's famous Aston Martin car is expected to raise around 3.5 million pounds when it goes on sale Wednesday, complete with gadgets including ejector seat, nail spreader and revolving number plates. The 1964 silver Aston Martin DB5 ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-27T18:23:06Z)

Western Digital stuffs 1TB HDD into Live Hub networked media streamer

WD's no stranger to the media streaming game, but things apparently just got serious. Gone is the My Book-esque design that has been used on all of the units prior, and in is a sleeker, sexier box that's quite clearly designed to slip right on top of your ... (Source: engadget 2010-10-27T11:42:14Z)

McMurray set to sign new deal

Jamie McMurray tells The Sporting News that he's close to inking a new deal with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing. Here is the full story: Jamie McMurray, winner of this year's Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400, is close to announcing a contract extension with ... (Source: Toronto Sun 2010-10-27T05:51:29Z)

Whirlpool third-quarter earnings fall, reaffirms 2010 outlook

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — A plea deal related to price-fixing charges pulled Whirlpool Corp.'s third-quarter net income down 9 percent, but its results surpassed Wall Street's view. Whirlpool, which makes its namesake brand along with Maytag, KitchenAid and ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-10-27T13:15:17Z)

Jeff Gordon in AARP sponsorship deal for 'Drive to End Hunger' campaign

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Rick Hendrick never panicked as the season stretched on and he still didn't have a sponsorship deal for Jeff Gordon . Why? Because he always had a contingency plan to fall back on. It gave him the ability to be discerning when it ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-27T17:47:18Z)

MF Global to acquire investment researcher Washington Research Group from Concept Capital

NEW YORK — MF Global Holdings Ltd. on Tuesday said it will acquire Washington Research Group, a policy-oriented investment research firm, from institutional brokerage Concept Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Washington Research Group ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-10-27T05:37:10Z)

Cocaine sale brings prison for 87-year-old

An 87-year-old woman accused earlier this year of selling crack cocaine to an undercover deputy was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in state prison. Judge Jan Shackelford sentenced Ola Mae Agee of Pensacola after a jury found her guilty Tuesday morning of ... (Source: Pensacola News Journal 2010-10-27T05:30:00Z)

McMurray says he's close to finalizing contract

Jamie McMurray , winner of this year's Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400, is close to announcing a contract extension with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, McMurray told Sporting News Tuesday. "We're getting really close," said McMurray, who signed a one-year ... (Source: NASCAR 2010-10-26T22:41:59Z)

Nets will start Joe Smith at power forward for season opener

Avery Johnson wasn't willing to say it to the writers at the shootaround this morning, but he went on the air on WFAN radio a few minutes later and announced that Joe Smith will be the starting power forward when the Nets open the season tonight at the ... (Source: NJ.com 2010-10-27T18:23:06Z)

MF Global in deal to acquire research group

MF Global Holdings took a further step in its transformation from derivatives brokerage to full-service investment bank , agreeing to buy a US investment research group that focuses on public policy. By acquiring Washington Research Group, a team of 15 ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-10-26T21:59:02Z)

Hobbit to Stay in New Zealand

New Zealanders and NZ Hobbit fans are happily celebrating the news that "The Hobbit" movie will be staying in New Zealand. Supporters have been picketing and demonstrating in the street, demanding the production stay on their home turf. Meanwhile, bigwigs ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-10-27T18:08:47Z)

New Zealand announces deal to keep 'Hobbit' films

Two $500-million "Hobbit" movies will be made in New Zealand as originally planned, Prime Minister John Key said Wednesday, after two days of crisis talks with Hollywood studio executives. Senior executives from Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema won an ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-27T11:13:36Z)

McMurray says he's close to new contract

Jamie McMurray, winner of this year's Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400, is close to announcing a contract extension with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, McMurray told Sporting News on Tuesday. "We're getting really close," said McMurray, who signed a one ... (Source: Sporting News 2010-10-26T18:31:26Z)

87-year-old sentenced for selling crack

An 87-year-old woman accused earlier this year of selling crack cocaine to an undercover deputy was sentenced today to 18 months in state prison. Judge Jan Shackleford sentenced Ola Mae Agee of Pensacola after a jury found her guilty this morning of one ... (Source: NW Florida Daily News 2010-10-27T02:38:12Z)

James Bond's DB5, Estimated at $10 Million, to Star in Car Sale

Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) -- An Aston Martin driven by Sean Connery in the James Bond movie "Goldfinger" is estimated to fetch as much as $10 million at a London auction today. The 1964 silver DB5, also used in 'Thunderball," is the most famous of 007 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-26T23:10:37Z)

Nets have sponsorship deal with Russian company Aeroflot

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New Jersey Nets are quickly developing their ties to the Russian business market. New owner Mikhail Prokhorov says the NBA team has entered into a sponsorship agreement with Aeroflot, Russia's leading air carrier. The deal was ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-27T17:25:50Z)

New Zealand Reaches Deal to Keep "Hobbit" Films

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand is to remain the home of "The Hobbit" after the government struck a US$25 million deal with Warner Bros. to stop the Hollywood film studio from moving the blockbuster movie production to another country. A short-lived ... (Source: ABC News 2010-10-27T07:53:10Z)

87-Year-Old Woman Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Dealing Drugs

(PENSACOLA, Fla.) An 87 year old woman is headed to prison for selling crack cocaine. Ola Mae Agee of Pensacola was sentenced to 18 months for selling the drugs to an undercover deputy. A jury found her guilty of one count of selling cocaine Monday ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-27T04:11:16Z)

Whirlpool 3rd-quarter earnings slip on antitrust plea deals; reiterates 2010 earnings outlook

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — A plea deal related to price-fixing charges pulled Whirlpool Corp.'s third-quarter net income down 9 percent, but its results surpassed Wall Street's view. Whirlpool, which makes its namesake brand along with Maytag, KitchenAid and ... (Source: Republic 2010-10-27T12:03:42Z)

Jeff Gordon has 3-year sponsorship deal

CONCORD, N.C. -- Jeff Gordon will be sponsored next season by the AARP Foundation's "Drive To End Hunger" campaign. The four-time NASCAR champion said the sponsorship agreement is for three years. The cause-related sponsorship is the first of its kind to ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-27T16:28:34Z)

AutoTrader buys Kelley Blue Book for undisclosed sum

Consumer car search website AutoTrader.com is now the owner of a brand new (to them) Kelley Blue Book and KBB's CDM Data and CDM Dealer Services. The amount of the transaction hasn't been divulged, but at least on the face of it, it makes perfect sense ... (Source: Autoblog 2010-10-27T16:14:15Z)

AutoTrader Is Acquiring Kelley Blue Book

Auto sales site AutoTrader is acquiring Kelley Blue Book in a deal that is expected to close by the end of the year. The 84-year-old KBB is used as a guide to by prospective car buyers interested in checking prices of a new or used vehicle. No word on what ... (Source: paidContent.org 2010-10-27T02:59:41Z)

MF Global to acquire investment research firm

MF Global Holdings Ltd. on Tuesday said it will acquire Washington Research Group, a policy-oriented investment research firm, from institutional brokerage Concept Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Washington Research Group is the ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-27T02:31:03Z)

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