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 / October 27, 2010, 9:40 am

Indonesia's most volatile volcano kills 30, including keeper of the mountains spirits

MOUNT MERAPI, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers scoured the slopes of Indonesia's most volatile volcano for survivors Wednesday after it was rocked by an eruption which killed at least 30 people, including an old man who refused to abandon his ceremonial post as ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-10-27T12:18:01Z)

Indonesia hit twice by tsunami, volcano

JAKARTA, Indonesia – Indonesian authorities scrambled to deal with two deadly events Tuesday. A tsunami and volcanic eruptions struck in separate regions of the vast archipelago. Off the western coast of Sumatra island, rescue workers and fishermen ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-27T14:34:02Z)

Banorte Names Former Central Bank Governor Ortiz as Chairman

Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB named former Mexico central bank Governor Guillermo Ortiz as its chairman, tapping the experience of a man who presided over the nation's monetary policy for more than a decade. The board approved the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-27T03:56:57Z)

Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner dies

Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner — the country's most powerful politician along with his wife, current leader Cristina Fernandez — died suddenly Wednesday after suffering a heart attack, the presidency said. Kirchner, 60, died after he was ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-27T16:07:05Z)

Switzerland and Germany sign taxation deal (Roundup)

Geneva/Berlin - Switzerland and Germany brought to an end on Wednesday a long-running taxation dispute by signing a deal granting Berlin easier access to information on alleged tax cheats. Berlin has been one of the fiercest critics of Switzerland's ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-10-27T16:07:05Z)

Report: NBA draft moving to Newark

NEWARK, N.J. -- A person familiar with the plans says the NBA draft is moving from New York City to Newark. The person requested anonymity because the league had yet to announce that the annual draft of college players will be held at the Prudential Center ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-27T16:14:15Z)

UPDATE 1-EU finmins near deal on tougher budget rules

LUXEMBOURG, Oct 18 (Reuters) - European Union finance ministers agreed on Monday that sanctions for breaching EU deficit and debt limits should be almost automatic, but were still discussing how fast they should kick in, EU sources said. EU finance ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-18T15:34:49Z)

Georgia gubernatorial debate addresses water rights

ALBANY, Ga. --- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Roy Barnes and Republican Nathan Deal clashed in a south Georgia debate Tuesday that focused on issues important to the region: water rights, tax breaks for agriculture and deepening the Port of Savannah ... (Source: Augusta Chronicle 2010-10-20T04:48:12Z)

Nets sign sponsorship deal with Russia's top air carrier

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- 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 ... (Source: NBA 2010-10-27T14:48:21Z)

UPDATE 2-New Zealand govt reaches deal to keep "Hobbit" films

WELLINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - New Zealand will remain the home of "The Hobbit" after the government struck a US$25 million deal with Warner Bros. and promised labour law changes to stop the film studio from relocating the big-budget movie production. A ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-27T09:40:32Z)

Looking for a car? 007's Aston Martin for sale

Interested in reusing this article? Custom reprints are a powerful and strategic way to share your article with customers, employees and prospects. The YGS Group provides digital and printed reprint services for Daily Herald. Complete the form to the right ... (Source: Arlington Heights Daily Herald 2010-10-27T15:31:18Z)

Deal, Barnes spar on S. Georgia issues in debate

ALBANY, Ga. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal and Democrat Roy Barnes clashed in a south Georgia debate Tuesday that focused on issues important to the region — water rights, tax breaks for agriculture and deepening the Port of Savannah ... (Source: Valdosta Daily Times 2010-10-20T04:19:34Z)

Mexico's Banorte Selects March Networks Financial Solution in $1.2 Million Deal

March Networks(®) (TSX: MN), a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, today announced that Banorte - one of Mexico's five largest national banks - has selected the company's video management software and hybrid NVRs to upgrade its existing ... (Source: Stockhouse 2010-10-26T13:16:29Z)

Argentine president's husband, former leader Nestor Kirchner, dies suddenly of heart attack

BUENOS AIRES , Argentina (AP) — Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner — the country's most powerful politician along with his wife, current leader Cristina Fernandez — died suddenly Wednesday after suffering a heart attack , the presidency said ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-10-27T16:14:15Z)

Greek finance minister says no plan to extend bailout repayment period, but not ruled out

LIMASSOL, Cyprus (AP) — Greece isn't looking to extend the repayment period of an emergency bailout loan, but that hasn't been ruled out, the nation's finance minister said Wednesday. George Papaconstantinou said the Greek government is "simply ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-27T15:16:59Z)

Switzerland and Germany to sign taxation deal

Geneva - Switzerland and Germany are to sign a deal on Wednesday granting Berlin easier access to information on alleged tax cheats, an official in the Swiss capital Bern said. Germany and Switzerland had initially been expected to sign an agreement ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-10-27T13:08:08Z)

Dual disasters kill at least 138 in Indonesian islands

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian authorities scrambled to deal with two deadly events yesterday after a tsunami and volcanic eruptions struck in separate regions of the vast archipelago. Rescue workers and fishermen searched for survivors in waters west ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-27T10:23:29Z)

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)

'The Hobbit' gets greenlight to shoot in New Zealand

New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key is welcoming hobbits to his fair land. After drama involving labor laws and tax breaks stalled the Peter Jackson-directed Hobbit , Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema were finally able to reach an agreement with New ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-27T16:21:24Z)

This Is Your Moment ' WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Ships to Retail Outlets Throughout ...

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 is now available at North American retailers for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 2 computer ... (Source: Consumer Electronics Net 2010-10-26T10:39:00Z)

Greek 2009 Budget Deficit Set Above 15%: FinMin

Greece's 2009 budget deficit, whose wildly gyrating figures triggered the country's fiscal crisis, will be set "once and for all" at above 15 percent of GDP, the finance minister said on Wednesday. George Papaconstantinou said the EU's statistics office ... (Source: CNBC 2010-10-27T14:12:33Z)

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Gets New WrestleMania Mode

Publisher THQ has offered more details linked to the way it will be implementing the Road to WretleMania mode in the upcoming WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, which is set to arrive on the Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PS2 and PlayStation Portable on ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-10-19T17:28:10Z)

James Bond's Aston Martin goes on sale

James Bond's famous Aston Martin car was expected to raise over five million dollars when it goes on sale Wednesday, complete with gadgets including ejector seat, nail spreader and revolving number plates. The 1964 silver Aston Martin DB5 was driven by ... (Source: Big Hollywood 2010-10-27T15:38:27Z)

Banorte Names Former Central Bank Head Ortiz Chairman

Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB named former Mexico central bank Governor Guillermo Ortiz as its chairman, tapping the experience of a man who presided over the nation's monetary policy for more than a decade. The board approved the ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-27T14:05:24Z)

Nestor Kirchner remembered as Latin American statesman

Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner — the country's most powerful politician along with his wife, current leader Cristina Fernandez — died suddenly Wednesday, the presidency said. Kirchner had been ill in September, but was still a likely ... (Source: The Christian Science Monitor 2010-10-27T16:21:24Z)

Forest Rangers deal with 10% cut during busiest time

ALBANY, GA (WALB) – The Georgia Forestry Commission has cut 10 percent of its budget. 60 positions are being cut this time around. They aren't filling vacancies, workers are being laid off and even the Clay county office along with four others across the ... (Source: WTVM 2010-10-26T12:04:54Z)

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)

(WWE) SD vs. Raw 2011 Released, Hell In A Cell DVD Extras

- WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 was released in stores this week. WWE and THQ are heavily promoting the video game on television and on the Internet. You can order WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 from Amazon at this link . - PWMania.com reader Ewan sent word that ... (Source: TWNP-Wrestling News 2010-10-27T02:59:41Z)

Swiss, German finance ministers to sign deal that will help Germany net suspected tax cheats

GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland and Germany are poised to sign a deal that will make it easier for Berlin to obtain information on suspected tax cheats hiding assets in secret Swiss bank accounts, officials said Wednesday. The agreement — whose broader ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-27T14:19:43Z)

NBA moving draft from New York City to New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. -- A person familiar with the plans says the NBA Draft is moving from New York City to Newark. The person requested anonymity because the league had yet to announce that the annual draft of college players will be held at the Prudential Center ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-27T16:14:15Z)

Blog Archive